How to Shoot Light & Airy Portraits // Outdoor Natural Light Photography Tips

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7 tips for shooting outdoor natural light portraits in a 'Light and Airy' photography style (without losing highlight details).
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▷ ALSO WATCH: My other photo editing tips vids + download my Lightroom Preset [free] bit.ly/2vU6Tft
▷ Part 2: ‘How to EDIT for the Light and Airy Look’ with a walkthrough of my Lightroom editing process for portrait, engagement and wedding photography.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO: The light and airy photography style is a popular editing style for portraits and wedding photography, and is the style I gravitate towards in my work! So I often get asked how to edit for this look. I've shared a few photography tutorials breaking down my portrait editing process in Lightroom. But before diving into editing - even more important is thinking about how to photograph specifically for this look. That's what I share in this video! We talk about how to shoot, choose your backgrounds, pose your subject in relation to the light, camera settings & how to avoid the #1 mistake beginning photographers make with this look (Hint: overexposing highlights) - all to achieve that beautiful clean, light and airy look we (and our clients) love so much!
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@crollinsphoto 6 жыл бұрын

Finally a professional photographer who tells some of their "secrets" for the rest of us pros to benefit on a different style. Thank you for this and your preset. Now I have to get used to underexposed images to make them beautiful in the end.

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles! I’m so happy this video was helpful and would love to hear how things go after you get a chance to try out some of the techniques & lightroom preset. :)

@crollinsphoto 6 жыл бұрын

Still working on it. What would be the camera settings if I do a wedding and there is no way I can get them anywhere for back light, only front or side light? I'd like to try to get it as right as I can in camera without having to work much with the preset.

@kudzaidotnet 6 жыл бұрын

I subscribed because you smile in your presentation! Glad to find someone who knows their stuff but isn't cocky in their presentation 👏🏾

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kudzai! :)

@sunnyalivlogs3886 5 жыл бұрын

Its kind of impressive tips,,,, love it

@hbpictures1999 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful, thank you very much and I love you.😉👍

@wiktoriaf3388 6 жыл бұрын

Your images are truly beautiful.

@reyneilperez5578 2 жыл бұрын

I love your tips. Thank you for sharing.

@Miguelcortes87 6 жыл бұрын

Woo woo! Tutorials are back! 🙌

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

+Miguel Cortes 😁😘 Wedding season took over for a bit, but I’m so excited to get back on track with my channel!! I have 2 more videos that have just been waiting to be edited. 🙈 Lmk if you have any requests! XO

@tammymartin621 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the free preset . i will try see how this works.. really need learn how lightin up my photography

@lrodphotography9288 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone else find themselves staring at the dog throughout the whole video? Awesome vid by the way, really precise way of getting the information to the viewer.

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lrod! And Bella always steals the show. 🐶love her!

@SunraysandLisalights 6 жыл бұрын

This was SO helpful. Bless you!! And your work is GORGEOUS! Makes me want to fly my husband out to Vegas for a photoshoot :)

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much!

@julesmvideos 5 жыл бұрын

awesome tips!

@mylife5952 4 жыл бұрын

thankyou Chelsea, you're so nice

@avixproductions7485 4 жыл бұрын

This video is the best !

@brendengraham9650 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

@cuneytbudakoglu6212 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chelsea - congrats I really like your vlogs👍

@missmisschelle 6 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative and easy to understand! Loved your tips :) Subscribed & will now follow on Insta!

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michelle!! 🤗 ❤

@mosheovadya 3 жыл бұрын

You have a unique, soft style. Nicely done.

@magentapurple709 6 жыл бұрын

your dog always sleeps behind you when you're filming. lol so cute!!!

@pyroBlastM 3 жыл бұрын

Just because of you sharing your preset to this nice preset I am giving you this thumbs up.

@martin-steiner-photography 4 жыл бұрын

I like your energy Chelsea, nice video. I am almost all the time shooting in a golden hour, but you shoot just after the sunset...? That´s worth trying. Thank you for the time and smile ;) Martin

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Blue Hour light is 🙌✨ Would love to hear if you've tried it!

@nileshkumarghoghari6967 5 жыл бұрын

very nice tutorial

@kimberlyotis5719 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your page and I love your videos! I'm learning so much! And your dog is so cuuuute!!! 💗

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kimberly!! So happy you found us! 💗🐶

@pikappquan227 3 жыл бұрын

Really great information especially about back lighting and underexposed. I use off camera flash. Would you still suggest underexposing or does it not matter. BTW subscribed and hit the bell and followed on IG

@kikooon 4 жыл бұрын

I really like yr photos❤️ which lens is yr favorite

@mrsahabat6296 6 жыл бұрын

Love your photo, shoot raw? If yes, can u share camera setting for shoot backlight?

@wezger 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice photo!

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chengway!

@FelixArias 6 жыл бұрын

Hey God bless i would like to have those temples of the questions? How or where can i do that

@AchalaMadushan 5 жыл бұрын

If we shoot with the widest aperture (1.4 or 1.8) could we get the sharpest images? normally the widest aperture doesn't give the sharpest images.

@Anna-gv7vo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chelsea, I'm glad I just found you, love your vídeos! One question if you allow me... I noticed that in some of the skies you lost detail, the highlights are blown and I really, really love the look but I never did it because I was afraid that was a problem if people print their photos... Is that ok to print if you don't have details in the sky for instance? I'm new at photography and when I shoot backlit I always expose for the sky and bring the shadows on people's faces, but sometimes I actually prefer all white... So, my question is... Is that ok to print photos with blown highlights? Thank you so, so much!!!!

@stancetv2005 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving the dog's vibe

@trangphamful 6 жыл бұрын

Just found you! Loving all your videos!

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🤗❤️

@xeler8r 6 жыл бұрын

Same here!! Great vids!! :-)

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :)

@johnray424 6 жыл бұрын

Great info! I do have a request though, as with many tutorials, no mention of camera settings. Meaning type of metering (metrics, area, spot), focus (continuous or spot), and so on. I do like your channel and have clicked the subscribe...good stuff.

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! :) And this is a really great suggestion. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for future videos.

@johnray424 6 жыл бұрын

As mentioned before here, I too like your method of explanation. Enough so, that I may even try this type of photography :)

@pdxmonkee 6 жыл бұрын

Hi chelsea! Would mind doing a before and after of the image at 2:40 including the camera setting? What do you prioritize in exposure while shooting, the subject/s or the background and light? Does ISO setting need to be at its lowest? Thanks!

@xeler8r 6 жыл бұрын

I want to know too!

@crollinsphoto 6 жыл бұрын

So do I.

@dasunyasiru883 4 жыл бұрын

how to get this color tone and skin tone

@steynmarais1068 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips.. Thank you very much.. One question, when you under expose your subject which technique do you use, exposure compensation?

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thx Steyn! I shoot all in manual - so I’ll usually dial in the iso and aperture to what I want, then use my shutter speed to control exposure. :)

@steynmarais1068 6 жыл бұрын

Chelsea Nicole Photography Ok... Great, thanks for the reply.

@Lexbrownphotography 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of metering do you use for your portraits?

@08nicoleella 3 жыл бұрын

What about your iso and shitter speed on these? I get nervous when I'm shooting and it feels like I overexpose still after been doing this for a while..can you help me with a few images

@juangiraud6013 5 жыл бұрын

The doggie knows all this - that is why she looks board! Great instructions...thanks!

@nicolechoo4376 6 жыл бұрын

Hi :) I would like to ask, if you place the sun behind the subjects, wouldn't it create a silhouette?

@ybone001 6 жыл бұрын

Nicole Choo Not if you expose for the subject and not the background.

@kh.g4049 6 жыл бұрын

Subscribed.

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@danielcrotty8697 6 жыл бұрын

Is your dog alive? LOL great video!

@allisonconrad6473 6 жыл бұрын

your shirt matches your couch pillows perfectly lol I notice weird things... great videos tho

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Haha!! My fiancé and I were talking about what to pack for a recent trip and now refer to this shirt as my 'pillow shirt' because of your comment. 😂Thanks Allison!

@tatrama 6 жыл бұрын

Im truly enchanted by your speech and look! Do you believe in love at first sight?!? ❤️❤️❤️

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Part 2 is up! :) Editing Natural Light Portraits in Lightroom: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8eVnM9-rL2loI0.html&t

@joeleannaluceno4858 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use flash?

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but only in the evenings or when I don’t have good available light. :)

@khairulazmi4944 6 жыл бұрын

how to set up SOOC from ur camera setting

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Hazirun! Is this a vid suggestion? Lmk, and more specifics on what you need help with. I’ll try to help! :)

@khairulazmi4944 6 жыл бұрын

how about your camera setting(picture stye and wb shift) for ur outdoor shoot to make perfect with ur preset and editing? :)

@jholid6y 6 жыл бұрын

Light and airy are not my style but it’s my wives so thanks for the info. She really hates my low key high contrast style. Lol

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks JB! Glad this will help for your wife, haha! ;)

@RyanWieber 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for properly pronouncing ‘bokeh’! :D

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Is there any other way? ;-)

@jheelan 6 жыл бұрын

Boké

@ChelseaNicole 6 жыл бұрын

Bouquet! 💐 In the wedding industry that refers to flowers. 😂

@jheelan 6 жыл бұрын

Or bokey if you prefer, but it doesn't matter :D

@ferdinandacaylarjr6991 5 жыл бұрын

This is the only video on youtube that cant be played..

@jessicamclean7213 2 жыл бұрын

I am having such a hard time getting my subjects sharp

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jessica! Have you seen my other video on how to get sharp portraits? I think it might help 🙂 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q591itV1vrSUqH0.html

@jessicamclean7213 2 жыл бұрын

I am trying to figure out on my Sony how to set my focus points

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicamclean7213 It will vary across both brands and cameras. The easiest is to just search "how to move focus point on (your camera)" in Google, and there should be an article or video that shows how to adjust focus settings for your particular camera. :)